Jun 30, 2009

Victory At Sea ep 17 The Turkey Shoot (1953)

Victory at Sea was a documentary TV series about naval warfare during World War II
THE TURKEY SHOOT Conquest of the Marianas Guam, a U.S. territory, gets invaded by Japan a few days after Pearl Harbor and remains under occupation for two and a half years before the Americans arrive to take Saipan and Guam back, and finished off as well the Japanese fleet in a classic "turkey shoot". The Guamanians are thankful as expressed on their smiling faces, making it one of the most inspiring segments of Victory at Sea. Meanwhile, the Americans are preparing the bases in the islands as well as in other areas of the Marianas for the ultimate bomber offensive against Japan.

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Rescue from Gilligan's Island (1978)

The seven castaways are finally getting off the island, but can they cope with civilization?

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Jun 23, 2009

Victory At Sea ep 16 Killers and the Kill (1953)

Victory at Sea was a documentary TV series about naval warfare during World War II
KILLERS AND THE KILLED Victory in the Atlantic, 1943-1945 The U-Boats are ascendant, and their triumphs trumpeted over Germany. But the Allies hit back with new bases in lands bordering the Atlantic Ocean, new antisubmarine techniques, and the new escort, or "jeep", carrier. Thus, the neutralization and destruction of the German U-Boat forces is guaranteed.

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Jun 22, 2009

You Bet Your Life - Secret Word "Chair" (1954)

Groucho Marx in his extremely popular 1950's television series "You Bet Your Life", which aired on the NBC Television Network. The "secret word" in this episode is "Chair". The series was a comedic game show which allowed plenty of room for Groucho's verbal comedy. Contains original broadcast commercials.

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Jun 18, 2009

Alfred Hitchcock - The Skin Game (1931)

An old traditional family and a modern family battle over land in a small English village and almost destroy each other.
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Jun 16, 2009

Victory At Sea ep 15 D-Day (1953)

Victory at Sea was a documentary TV series about naval warfare during World War II
D-DAY Normandy The Allied invasion of Normandy--from preparation to execution--is detailed to very compelling effect courtesy of vintage footage from both sides. One of the most important turning points for victory from the Allied side. Perhaps one of the most exciting episodes of the entire Victory at Sea series--the pivotal moment of World War II in Europe.

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Jun 12, 2009

Sherlock Holmes - The Case of the Tyrant's Daughter (1955)

A chemist is accused of the murder of his fiancé's stepfather, who was determined to keep the two apart. Although there is mounting evidence of the chemist's guilt, Holmes is requested by the old man's housekeeper to investigate the case, as she believes the young man to be innocent.

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Jun 9, 2009

Victory At Sea ep 14 Roman Renaissance (1953)

Victory at Sea was a documentary TV series about naval warfare during World War II
ROMAN RENAISSANCE Sicily and the Italian campaign While Hitler's Germany starts its decline, Mussolini's Italy falls. Eventually, as destruction is heaped upon Naples and Rome, Italy accepts defeat and surrenders, allowing the allied forces to liberate their people. But the conflict grinds to a slow ruinous campaign (Salerno, Cassino, Anzio) until final victory is achieved by the liberation of Rome, where ecstatic Romans celebrate freedom waving American flags, and the Pope addressing the audience...

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Jun 8, 2009

The Over-the-Hill Gang Rides Again (1970)

In this sequel to "The Over-the-Hill Gang" (1969), the old-time comrades-in-arms join forces to sober up an old buddy, a down-and-out drunk, and restore his reputation. Fred Astaire made his TV-movie debut in this one and appeared in his only Western role.

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Jun 7, 2009

The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933)

One of the first movies to place British cinema firmly on the international map, "The Private Life of Henry VIII" is a comedy of manners loosely based on the matrimonial adventures of a sixteenth-century English king who was married six times.
Starring Charles Laughton, Merle Oberon, Elsa Lanchester, Binnie Barnes, Robert Donat.

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Jun 2, 2009

Victory At Sea ep 13 Melanesian Nightmare (1953)

Victory at Sea was a documentary TV series about naval warfare during World War II
MELANESIAN NIGHTMARE New Guinea campaign The Allies are victorious in New Guinea as they repel the Japanese. They thus bring the fight through a series of island-hopping offensives using a new ship--the slow but vital LST. The price paid is high in both sides, but as Japanese casualties pile up in their never-ending losing battle against the Allied onslaught, their homeland only hears news of their victory being broadcast on the radio. We see also just how Japan's people are suffering in defeat through a very touching scene of a massive funeral at the conclusion of this segment, providing a balance of how universal grief truly is.

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